Young directors hoping to be the next Spielberg or Tarantino wowed an audience of more than 200 people at a film festival.

The Bracknell Forest Schools Film Festival was held at South Hill Park and more than 200 pupils, delegates and parents sat down to watch the films on a big screen in the centre’s Wilde Theatre.

The festival was organised by Bracknell Forest Council’s extended services team and South Hill Park, and featured horror, comedy, science fiction films and documentaries the pupils had made.

Before the movies were shown, the “directors” had to explain to the audience about the films they had made.

Anita Spires, from Bracknell Forest school advisory service, said: “For the last four years, pupils from key stages one to five have been using film to improve their literacy skills.

“This year, South Hill Park has provided experts to the schools to help pupils with the practical sessions and to provide them with support to improve their skills, and we hope that the film clubs within the schools continue.

“The film festival gave all those involved the opportunity to celebrate their film-making skills and to showcase their work to others.”

Councillor Alan Kendall, executive member for education, added: “The young people involved in this project must be congratulated for all of their hard work in producing the films.

“They have all picked up lots of invaluable skills, which I am sure will be put to good use and I wish the pupils the best of luck in the future.”